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430th Fighter Bomber Squadron (196th FBS)




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Entry: 81326
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
RESEARCHING LIFE OF JOHN (JACK) T. QUINN
DANIEL (DAN) QUINN wrote on December 15, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I'm researching the life of my father John (Jack) T
Quinn and would like to get any info/stories from his
buddies. Thank you.
Dan Quinn for Michael, Patricia, Kathleen, Richard
and Timothy Quinn


Keywords: F-84E Pilots

 
Entry: 76905
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
F-84 FIGHTER CREW-CHIEF K-2 1953-1954
SAMUEL HOLMES SR. wrote on November 23, 2010


CITY AND STATE: LOS ANGELES CA

UNIT: 430TH FTR-BOMBSQ-58TH FTR-BOMB WING

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: F-84G Republic Fighter Bombers-Crew Chief Mechanic
Stationed at K-2 Taegu, South Korea in 1953-1954. Looking to communicate with any that were stationed there at that time. I am almost 80 years old now in 2011 and in great health and I am not on any drugs,lol. I am very active and would love to chat. Send me an email. I was 22 years old when I served.


 
Entry: 74930
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
1LT ROBERT F DEES, 430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON
KATHERINE LLOYD wrote on June 2, 2010


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: I am looking for any photographs of 1 Lt Robert Franklin DEES, a F-84E pilot with the 430th Fighter Bomber Squadron. He was stationed at Lackland AFB from Dec 1949-August 1950, Randolph Field from Aug 1950-Apr 1951, Williams AFB Apr 1951-Mar 1952, Camp Stoneman in March of 1952, and subsequently was stationed out of Korea.

Thank you!


Keywords:

 
Entry: 69114
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
GEORGE
TIM DAVIS wrote on February 14, 2009


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: Comments: I am interested in researching the history of my father-in-law, George "Cracker" Lindsey. He was a pilot with the 430th FB Squardon from March thru December of 1953.

Mr. Lindsey was the father of my wife. He died in an automobile accident when she was three years old. She and her family would like to have any information regarding Lt. Lindsey or if anyone can point me in the right direction for finding flight logs, etc. from that time frame, I would be appreciatiave.


Keywords: F-84E Georgia Air National Guard.

 
Entry: 60625
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
430TH H AND S CO. ROBERT ENGLE WAS MY FATHER
JEFFREY ENGLE wrote on April 10, 2007


CITY AND STATE: BLANCHARD OK

UNIT: 430TH, I THINK

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Have been going thru lots of color Kodak slides of my father's, and
would like to find someone who served with my Dad.

Robert Engle passed away in 1988 of heart problems.

His brother, my Uncle Richard Engle, who was in Air Force at same
time, is still living, in LaGuna Hills, CA.

I am working on scanning all the photo's (which are wonderfully clear),
and plan to post on my website when up and running.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Engle


Keywords: Bob (Robert) Engle, from Woodland-Hastings Michigan 430th

December 1953, USO Show, Terry Moore photo's.


 
Entry: 51716
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
LT. JOSEPH BAGGETT
MARVIN HONIG wrote on June 27, 2005


CITY AND STATE: PALM HARBOR FL

UNIT: N/A

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: I am looking for unit members who knew then Lt. Joseph Baggett who served with the unit in Korea in 1953.

Marvin I. Honig
mhonig@tomhannock.com


Keywords: Lt. Joseph Baggett

 
Entry: 50385
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
PICTURES OF THE 430TH
JOAN WELFORD wrote on April 25, 2005


CITY AND STATE: LUCEDALE MS

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: MY FATHER PASSED ON 6-25-87-AND I WOULD LIKE A GROUP PICTURE OF THE MEN THAT WENT TO TOUL AB,FRANCE--TSGT WILLIAM R. WAITES--AF14150959--THANK YOU

Keywords: "BILL" WAITES (WILLIAM R.)

 
Entry: 37164
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
LT W JAMES
EDWARD TINKER wrote on September 26, 2003


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: Looking for information on a Lt. W. James, served with the 430th Fighter SQ in WW2. Thanks, Ed

Keywords: WW2 James LT

 
Entry: 30548
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
58TH FIGHTER ASSOCIATION
LARRY WERTZ wrote on December 21, 2002


CITY AND STATE: SPRING HILL KS

UNIT: 430TH. FIGHTER BOMBER SQSN.

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: The 58th. fighter Association wiil have its next reunion on May 20th. to 25th. in Louisville Ky. If anybody wants to join, please contact
A.J.Kupferer
2025 Bono Rd.
New Albany In. 47150-4609
Ph. 812-945-7649
E-mail: jkupfere@iglou.com
this assoc. covers WW2 till now.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 16976
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQ. 52/53
NORRIS CRIGLER wrote on May 30, 2001


CITY AND STATE: VANCOUVER WA

UNIT: 430TH FBS, FIELD MAINT.MACHINIST

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: wondering if any of us are around - didn't make a names list. young kid not thinking 50 yr. ahead. "spring in taegu" was last assign.

Keywords: "crig"

 
Entry: 16961
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
ANYONE IN 430 FIGHTER BOMBER SQ. WHO KNEW LEONARD O. DE LUNA 'WARHEAD EASY'
TOM GILL wrote on May 30, 2001


CITY AND STATE: COCKEYSVILLE MD

UNIT: N/A

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am the nephew of Lt. Leonard O. de Luna who was in the 430 Fighter Bomber Sw., 474th Fighter Bomber Wing, He was lost on April 12, 1953, flying a night interdiction mission out of Kunsan Air Base, Korea. His family would like to hear from anyone who knew Lenny.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 12497
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
B FLIGHT 52-53 K-2
BILLY REED wrote on October 23, 2000


CITY AND STATE: JOHNSTON CITY IL

UNIT: 430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Looking for John Tousignant (armorrer), Howard Will, Robert Martin, Foster Priest, Charles Brown, James A. McNeil, Robert Scott, Robert Thompson

Keywords: 430th FBS K-2 Taegu 1952-1953. "B" Flight Chief

 
Entry: 12492
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
TRYING TO LOCATE CREW CHIEFS SERVIN IN1953 K-2 AIRBASE IN TAEGU (B FLIGHT)
BILLY REED wrote on October 23, 2000


CITY AND STATE: JOHNSTON CITY IL

UNIT: 430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Looking for crew chiefs who I served with in 430th fighter bomber squad. I would love to correspond, or possibly find information about any type of reunions. I would even consider organizing a reunion in Marion, Illinois during the summer 2001 if there hasn't been anything organized. Please feel free to contact me!! Thank you for your help!!

Keywords: Staff Sergeant Flight Chief B Flight 1953

 
Entry: 7033
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
430TH FIGHTER-BOMBER SQUADRON
LARRY WERTZ wrote on February 18, 2000


CITY AND STATE: SPRING HILL KS

UNIT: 430TH. FIGHTER-BOMBER SQUADRON

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was a armorer and arrived at K-2 in feb 53. Would like to hear from anyone from the 428th-429th-430th. I was with the 430th.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 6567
430TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN (196TH FBS)
LOCATE ANYONE IN THE 430TH
DOMINICK GRIMALDI wrote on January 30, 2000


CITY AND STATE: PALISADES PARK CA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I WAS STATIONED AT KUNSAN K8 AIR BASE FROM FEB 52
TO FEB 53 I AM TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE WHO
REMEMBERS ME


Keywords: MY NICKMAMES ARE ROCKY and JOE I WAS A F84E CREWCHIEF
MY AIRCRAFT NUMBER WAS 681


 

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